When we clear a property, nothing is simply dumped. We sort everything so that as much as possible is reused or recycled, and the rest is disposed of properly.
We follow the waste hierarchy. The best thing for an item is to be used again. If it cannot be reused, the materials should be recycled. Disposal is the last option.
Good-quality furniture, kitchenware, books, clothes, toys and household goods are passed on for reuse wherever possible – through charity shops, furniture reuse projects and resale. If your family would like items to go to a particular local charity, tell us and we will do our best.
Some upholstered seating, such as sofas, armchairs and footstools, can contain persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in the foam and fabric. These items must not be landfilled or recycled in the normal way, so we make sure they go to the right facility.
Anyone who produces waste – including a householder – has a legal duty of care to make sure it is handled by someone authorised to take it. When you use a clearance service you should always check it is registered to carry waste. You can check any carrier on the Environment Agency public register.
We take waste only to licensed sites and keep records of where it goes. Never use anyone offering to clear a house "cash, no questions asked" – fly-tipped waste can be traced back to the householder, who can be fined.
Some things need specialist handling: asbestos, gas bottles, clinical waste, and large quantities of paint, oil or chemicals. We will always tell you before quoting if something falls into this group and point you to the right service. Northumberland County Council's waste and recycling pages have details of local household waste recycling centres.
Full and part house clearances – every room, loft, garage and garden emptied and left tidy.
Find out moreA patient, respectful clearance of a loved one's home, at a pace that suits the family.
Find out moreClearances for executors, solicitors and estate agents, with clear quotes and invoices for the estate.
Find out moreSingle items or full loads – sofas, beds, wardrobes, tables and white goods collected.
Find out moreHousehold and garden rubbish loaded and removed – no skip permit, no heavy lifting.
Find out moreGarages, sheds and outbuildings emptied – tools, bikes, old paint tins and years of storage.
Find out moreLofts and attics emptied safely – boxes, old furniture and stored items brought down and removed.
Find out moreFast clearances for landlords, letting agents and housing associations between tenancies.
Find out moreOffices, shops, pubs, holiday parks and storage units cleared with minimal disruption.
Find out moreDiscreet, non-judgemental help clearing hoarded homes, at a pace the person can manage.
Find out moreFree quote
Tell us a little about the property and what needs clearing. Photos help – we can often quote the same day without a visit.
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